People carrying the A1 allele for dopamine receptor D2 density are less sensitive to negative consequences and show increased risk for addictive behavior. Medscape Medical News
Promising psychotherapy and potential pharmacological therapies for treating methamphetamine abuse were discussed in a symposium at the AAAP meeting. Medscape Medical News
Amgen Inc said on Wednesday the European Commission granted conditional marketing approval for its drug Vectibix (panitumumab) as a treatment for metastatic colon cancer. Reuters Health Information
In an observational study, slower rates of decline of forced expiratory volume in 1 second were seen in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis who were treated with ibuprofen. Medscape Medical News
In patients with knee osteoarthritis, oral or topical ibuprofen was equally effective for knee pain after 1 year, but topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be more useful. Medscape Medical News
In a recent clinical trial, despite short-term benefit in sleep quality, trazodone impeded improvements in alcohol consumption in recovering insomniac alcoholics. Medscape Medical News
A simple saliva test in pregnant and postpartum women with epilepsy may offer a less invasive, more practical and convenient method of monitoring serum concentrations of the anti-epileptic drug lamotrigine. Medscape Medical News
Adding bortezomib to standard induction therapies in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma improves complete remission rates. Medscape Medical News
A large, randomized controlled trial finds transcranial magnetic stimulation is safe and effective for treatment-resistant major depression. Medscape Medical News
